Dating Texting Etiquette

So maybe you’ve tried to drop hints around the guy you like…only to have him friendzone you. If that’s the case, you must be asking yourself “am I not good enough?” It’s always tempting to blame ourselves for the way other people feel about us. However, there’s usually a different, more logical explanation behind why…

Navigating the friend zone is a common concern for many young men. Navigating the friend zone is a common concern for many young men. Rejection after confessing feelings can be disheartening, yet being friend-zoned is a more frequent occurrence than one might think. In this article, we will discuss whether or not friend-zoning a guy…

Getting an “Aww” text can make you question where you stand. Does it mean that she thinks you’re cute, or that she just wants to be friends? My clients often ask me how to respond when a girl texts them, “Aww.” So, I created this guide to help you understand what it means, and how…

Feeling as though someone you like only texts you when they need something is extremely hurtful. But it can be hard to tell whether you’re reading into her responses or just sensitive from past experiences. If you’re wondering why she only texts you at night and what it means, we have you covered. After you…

A date can go phenomenally, but if you don’t get a follow-up text, it can shatter your feelings about the relationship. Luckily, it doesn’t always mean that she’s not interested. This guide will explain how to know what it means when you don’t get a post-date text, when to respond, and what to say. By…

Suppose that you’re currently texting with a guy. You think there might be something between the two of you, but you don’t know what. You talk a lot, but you can’t tell what his intentions are. Now assume that you really like that guy and want him to like you as well. Do you stop…

You’re chatting with a guy, enjoying the conversation when suddenly he responds “lol” to your last message. Do you text back? Does that mean he’s bored of the conversation or no longer interested? I’m taking you through all the possibilities when it comes to receiving a one-word text. At the end of this article, you’ll…

One-word texts are never fun to receive, but what if there’s more to a short text? When a girl texts you “lol,” it can mean a few different things, but deciding what to respond to is the tricky part. This article will cover all the possible reasons for a “lol” text and how to craft…

So, there’s been a whole week of silence between you and the girl you’ve been talking to. Many of us have found ourselves in the exact same position at some point in time. If you’re unsure about what to do, don’t worry. The article below will help walk you through the dos and don’ts of…

Since your first-ever conversation with her, you’ve been waiting for her to make her first move in attempting to talk to you. You’re usually the one to text first, whether for a genuine reason or a casual chitchat. However, despite her assurance that she would text you, she hasn’t followed through yet. But you’ve now…

Are you chatting with someone online who seems interested in you but never texts first? Does she show you she wants to have a relationship but then never follow through with texts? It can be frustrating to figure out someone’s interest level when they never give you anything to work with over text. But before…

Have you ever received a lousy emoji as a text response? Has someone ever indicated you to stop sending OkCupid DMs by responding with a single ‘K’? If she’s not even bothering to write a full ‘okay,’ you’re probably frustrated. No need to be alarmed though. Dry texters are way more common than you think, and it’s also…

You may stop texting someone on a dating site for several reasons, such as when you are busy or preoccupied. No matter the reason, delayed replies and texts make the situation awkward, especially when you don’t text a girl for days. Did you forget to text her back due to your busy schedule? When did…

So you’ve had a nice date with a girl and are in the car about to drive home. Do you send her a “Get home safe” text, or is that the wrong move if you want another date to work out? Here, I’ll cover the pros and cons of sending a text telling her to…

After carefully planning to express your feelings to your crush on Tinder or Hinge, you eagerly send the message, only to see them go offline without a reply. Is it soft ghosting, or rejection, or are they just busy? The uncertainty looms, and the fear of unreciprocated feelings sets in. If the constant thought of…

Reading a guy’s mixed signals is hard to do alone. Sometimes, a guy will reject you, telling you he’s not interested romantically, but then continue to text you. There are several reasons why a guy or girl might reject you but keep reaching out. This article will review how to read mixed signals and the…

Trying to understand a girl’s interest in you can be frustrating when all you have to work with is her text messages. So much isn’t conveyed through texting – sarcasm, excitement, and even interest. But there are a few proven methods for checking if she’s friendzoning you over text. Keep reading to learn more. How…

For the whole past week, you two have been busy texting each other nonstop. You’ve tried being flirty, she has been teasing and cautious at the same time, but your brain is at a super speed. You’re already imagining yourself buying your first house with her! Minutes later, she replies with a dozen text messages,…

Are you wondering why the girl who has friend-zoned you keeps texting? There can be many reasons why a girl keeps texting when she only wants to be friends. No matter the reason, something like this is annoying, time-consuming, and frustrating at times. Talking to a girl who wants nothing more than friendship can impact…

When chatting or texting with a girl online, it can be hard to determine how interested she is. If she’s responding but never seems to initiate, you might wonder if she’s even into you. This guide will cover what it means when someone never initiates the conversation and how to make it more interesting for…

Chatting online makes it hard to gauge whether a girl is into you based only on a few messages. But if you think a girl is losing interest, there are a few ways to get the conversation back on track. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about restarting a conversation with…

We live in a world where texting has become the primary form of communication for many of us. This includes those of us in relationships, plus those in the dating stage. Of course, it also includes all those single pringles who mostly text to catch up with friends and family. Regardless of the relationship, though,…

It’s a common occurrence on Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid, and other dating apps that people match and then never reply to messages. Often, you’ll get more radio silent matches than you will matches who do respond! But the people that don’t respond to messages aren’t necessarily uninterested. This guide will cover the reasons why you’ve been…

A girl texts you first. Seems like everything’s going well, right? After all, her initiating conversation is a clear sign she’s interested…isn’t it? You’re happy to hear from her, but when you text her back, you’re stuck waiting for hours for a reply… …only to find that she still hasn’t texted back. Sound familiar? If your answer is “yes,”…

So you’ve matched with a girl that’s funny and beautiful. You’ve been putting effort into the conversation, asking her questions, and trying to get to know her – but she’s sending short replies. Does that mean she’s not interested? Fear not – there are several reasons a girl might respond with short messages. This guide…

Hard ignore – the most passive-aggressive form to show disdain for someone. Nothing is more annoying than texting with a person back and forth only for them to decide to ignore you in the end. This happens a lot in online dating. The question is should I block a guy who is ignoring me? Plain…

Getting late replies can be frustrating, especially when you are chatting with someone on a dating site. You really like him and want to know more, but he takes forever to text back. This might put your mood off, and you may wonder what’s wrong. There are multiple reasons why a person might reply late;…

There is a crush you are really into. You keep texting back and forth. But, one thing gets on your nerves – she sometimes needs ages to reply. It can take her 20 min to 5 hours and now you are wondering if she is “playing the game”. The question is, why does she initiate…